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Is Google Changing the Face of the Internet Forever? - Jordan News

Is Google Changing the Face of the Internet Forever? - Jordan News

Jordan News15-06-2025
With the launch of a groundbreaking AI tool integrated into its search engine, Google has become the center of a global debate: is this the beginning of a smarter internet—or the end of the open web as we know it? اضافة اعلان For decades, the internet has operated on a mutual exchange: websites allow search engines free access to their content, and in return, search engines direct users to those sites—driving traffic, ad revenue, and commerce. Currently, about 68% of online activity begins with a search, and Google controls nearly 90% of all global searches, making it the gatekeeper of online discovery. The Rise of AI-Driven Search In recent years, Google has introduced subtle but profound changes, notably with features like AI Overviews, which summarize information directly in search results. Now, the company is rolling out an even more radical update: AI Mode, a chatbot-style interface that generates full answers to user queries—eliminating the need to click through to other websites. Though currently optional and limited to U.S. users, AI Mode is expected to become the default in the near future, replacing traditional blue links with machine-generated summaries. Opportunity or Threat? Supporters see this as an opportunity to modernize and streamline the internet. Google claims AI-powered search will offer more relevant and personalized results while continuing to support digital publishers. A company spokesperson stated: 'We're committed to connecting users with helpful content. Innovations like AI Mode unlock new pathways for discovering and creating knowledge.' But critics warn this could cripple the web's ecosystem. If users get all their answers directly from Google's AI, websites may suffer a massive decline in traffic—particularly those that rely on organic search for ad revenue or product sales. Some experts fear this shift could centralize control over content, reducing diversity of information and allowing algorithms to dictate what is seen or hidden. The result? A less open, less vibrant internet. The Machine Web is Here Data from BrightEdge, a web analytics firm, reveals a 49% increase in impressions thanks to AI Overviews, but a 30% drop in click-through rates. Users are getting what they need without ever leaving the search page. This hints at the dawn of a "Machine Web"—a world where websites are no longer built for people, but for algorithms. In this future, robots summarize knowledge, and the user's role becomes increasingly passive. Demis Hassabis, head of Google DeepMind, recently remarked: 'Publishers may choose to deliver content directly to AI systems instead of humans. In just a few years, everything will change.' Convenience at a Cost On the surface, it all seems easy: answers appear instantly, decisions become effortless. But this convenience may erase the magic of the web—the joy of discovery, the thrill of unexpected rabbit holes, and the wonder of exploring human-made content that surprises and inspires.
In a future ruled by intelligent machines, we must ask: will the internet still be a place for curiosity and connection? Or will it become a sterile stream of automated replies?
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